Greece · Cave Exploration

6-Hour Petralona Cave Tour from Thessaloniki with Skull Discovery

6 Hours Round trip from Petralona 431 00 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the Petralona Skull, considered the oldest European hominid
  • 02 Explore the Petralona Cave and its anthropological significance
  • 03 Admire the cave's striking stalagmites and stalactites
  • 04 Visit the Archaeological Museum beside the cave to learn about its discoveries

Explore the Petralona Cave, a site of major anthropological interest near Thessaloniki. Discover the famous Petralona Skull, considered the oldest European hominid, while learning about the cave's importance in human history. Admire its impressive stalagmites and stalactites, and visit the Archaeological Museum next to the cave to learn more about the discoveries made here.

Discover the famous Petralona Skull, considered the oldest European hominid, while learning about the cave's importance in human history.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Thessaloniki
Languages English, French, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Petralona Cave and Archaeological Museum Visit

  • Start the tour after meeting your Thessaloniki tour guide.
  • Visit the Petralona Cave and learn about its importance in human history.
  • Discover the 'Petralona Skull,' considered to be the oldest European hominid.
  • Enjoy the beauty of the stalagmites and stalactites, and visit the Archaeological Museum next to the cave to learn about the discoveries.
Petralona Cave, Petralona Skull, stalagmites and stalactites, Archaeological Museum

Where this trip takes you

Petralona Cave, Petralona Skull, stalagmites and stalactites, Archaeological Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Petralona 431 00 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 6-hour disposal private 8+1-seat minivan with a driver
  • Transfer to/from the departure point
  • Tour information in English
  • English-speaking Greek tour guide
  • All taxes

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Museum tickets
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Other languages offered: Italian, German & Spanish.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Petralona 431 00, Greece
Tour start
Petralona 431 00, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Petralona 431 00.

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